FOOD and drink producers from the Isles of Scilly will take centre stage at the Great Cornish Food Store in Truro on November 14 and 15.

On Thursday, delis, farm shops, bars and chefs are invited to attend an exclusive evening event with store chef Nik Tinney, who will create delicious nibbles using island produce to accompany bespoke cocktails devised by the islands’ distillers.

Friday will see producers taking over the store, offering samples and insights to customers between 10am and 4pm; followed by a Sensational Scilly evening event for loyal customers, which has already sold out with a waiting list.

“We’re really looking forward to showcasing the islands’ incredible produce to a wider community of local businesses,” said Great Cornish Food Store managing director Ruth Huxley. “We so often celebrate Cornish food and drink, but it’s important to remember that real innovations are happening on the Scillies as well. Anyone interested in coming on Thursday evening should contact us for more details.”

Euan Rodger, executive vice chair of Visit Isles of Scilly, said: “We look forward to demonstrating the quality and depth of food and drink production on Scilly.”

The produce sourced, grown and reared across the five inhabited islands of Scilly represents the ultimate in slow food and low food miles. You might even be able to point to the fisherman or farmer who’s provided the food on your plate.

Those checking in on their mainland cousins include premium spirits brands SC Dogs Distillery, offering an array of rums and vodkas from St Martin’s; Westward Farm, showcasing gins created using ingredients and botanicals grown on the family farm on St Agnes; and award-winning Scilly Spirit from St Mary’s, recognisable by its distinctive bottle in the shape of Bishop Rock lighthouse.

Lockdown business Scilly Chilli and Veronica Farm Fudge, both from Bryher, are also making the trip east, while mince pies from Tanglewood Kitchen will be paired with ice cream from Troytown Farm on St Agnes – the UK’s most southerly (and possibly smallest) dairy farm, on the last piece of rock in the Atlantic Ocean before you hit the USA.